Bath Police Chief Andrew Booth has appointed Sgt. Michelle Small to become the department’s next deputy chief, filling the vacancy caused by his promotion to chief last week after the retirement of Michael Field. Small is the first female officer to achieve such a high rank at the Bath Police Department. She will start her […]
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Midcoast public pools reopen with fewer COVID-19 restrictions
Swimmers in Midcoast Maine will have more chances to make a splash this summer than they did a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic was near its height. The local public pools are open with fewer restrictions, including no masks. “Our pools have no restrictions and are open at full capacity,” said Brian ‘Sponge’ Savage, […]
Bath-area schools will not require masks this fall
The Regional Unit 1 school board also authorized COVID-19 testing program for upcoming school year.
Vouchers available for Bath Housing employees for farmers markets
Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets has announced its partnership with Bath Housing through the federation’s Bumper Crop program. The program is meant to support local farms and farmers’ markets as well as those in the workforce who want access to healthy local food options. Through Bumper Crop, Maine employers can give employees vouchers to redeem […]
No Heritage Days, but Bath will still celebrate the Fourth
The traditional weeklong festival is canceled for the second year in a row. The city will have a one-day celebration instead.
New Bath city manager will have full plate
City officials expect the hiring process to go on through the summer as they shoot for a large, diverse pool of candidates.
Andrew Booth sworn in as Bath police chief
New chief hopes to combat traffic issues plaguing the city’s south end.
4 Morse students graduate from Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute
Four Morse High School students were among 150 young women who graduated from the Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute in May. More than 750 students, mentors and school contacts participate in the institute’s program each year, which is a three-year program. Students engage in statewide events, experiential activities in small groups, individual development and reflections […]
Bath could see tax increase from settlement deal with BIW
The city agreed to reduce the shipyard’s valuation from $640 million to $509 million, lowering the city’s overall valuation, causing the tax rate to increase.
Maine Sens. Collins, King to defense department: Reverse proposal to cut Navy destroyer
Senators cite looming China threat, job losses as reasons to add another destroyer back in the Pentagon’s spending plan